We meet at the parking place at the Rheinufer in Erpel (Rheinallee (B42) in 53579 Erpel (at the Natorampe at the Remagen bridge).
Details
This rafting tour is a special highlight for all culture lovers and landscape admirers. Immerse yourself in the picturesque scenery of the Middle Rhine Valley, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage.
Tour Programme- Preparation:
We meet at the car park at the banks of the Rhine in Erpel, next to the pillars of the former bridge. If you arrive by car, you can park it directly at the parking lot, otherwise, you can take the regional train from Cologne and reach the meeting point on foot within a few minutes. After you have received your equipment (life jacket, helmet and paddle) there will be a short training before we take the boats to the Rhine.
- Tour:
Past historical promenades, churches, castles, monasteries, monuments, modern architecture and ruins we paddle down the river to the gravel beach of Grafenwerth Island, where we take a break. Afterwards, we continue to the Drachenfels and the castle ruin.
- Arrival:
The destination is on the banks of the Rhine near the car park at the ferry pier (Niederdollendorf-Bad Godesberg) in Königswinter. From here you can return to the starting point by public transport.
Tour facts
- River: Rhine (difficulty level: class I-II)
- Description: The section between Erpel and Königswinter impresses with its scenic and cultural beauty.
- Route: From Erpel to Königswinter
- Distance: 14km
- Total duration: 3h30min
- Time on the river: ~ 3h
Included Services
- High-quality raft
- Life jacket, helmet, paddles
- Waterproof backpack
- Qualified rafting guide
Bring along
- Suitable sporty, durable clothing (microfibre, rainproof, robust)
- Rain trousers/rain jacket
- Sturdy footwear that can get wet
- Change clothes/shoes (if possible, leave them in the car at the destination)
- Sun protection
- Sunglasses
- Spectacle band
- Garbage bag (start and finish are in the protected landscape area!)
Requirements
- Minimum age: 10 years
- Swimming ability
- Average athletic condition
- No alcohol consumption before and during the tour
FAQ
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Will this be too challenging if my group has never done it before?
No, this tour is suitable for beginners. The river section is rated as difficulty level class I-II, which is easy, and an average athletic condition is sufficient.
Do I need to know how to swim, and is it safe for children?
Yes, all participants must have swimming ability. The minimum age to join the tour is 10 years.
Where can I store my personal belongings and valuables during the activity?
A waterproof backpack is included in the price for you to carry your belongings during the tour. If you can, it is recommended to leave a change of clothes in your car at the destination point.
What is included in the price?
The tour includes a high-quality raft, a life jacket, a helmet, paddles, a waterproof backpack, and a qualified rafting guide.
What should I bring with me?
Please bring sporty and durable clothing (rainproof), sturdy footwear that can get wet, a change of clothes, sun protection, sunglasses, a band for your glasses, and a garbage bag.
How do I get to the meeting point?
The meeting point is at the car park on the banks of the Rhine in Erpel. You can park your car there or take the regional train from Cologne, which is a few minutes' walk away.
How do I get back to the starting point after the tour?
The tour ends on the banks of the Rhine in Königswinter. From there, you can use public transport to return to the starting point in Erpel.
From
525 €
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The activity Soft Rafting on the Rhine in Bonn at Drachenfels by Wupperkanu Rhein in Erpel is available every day, from September 11, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Each day offers 2 start times between 10:15 and 15:15. Sessions last 3.5 hours and are offered as private activities for up to 30 participants. Prices start from €525.00.
